All boxersMatthew Saad Muhammad
“Miracle Matthew”
Boxing · Deceased39-16-3RECORD
29WINS BY KO / TKO
10WINS BY DECISION
58PRO FIGHTS
Profile
| Full name | Maxwell Antonio Loach |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Miracle Matthew |
| Date of birth | 16 Jun 1954 |
| Died | 25 May 2014 |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Philadelphia, United States |
| Based in | Not added yet |
| Weight classes | Light heavyweight |
| Trainers | Not added yet |
| Height | 180 cm (5′11″) |
| Reach | 191 cm (75″) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1974–1992 |
| Status | Deceased |
| Pro debut | 14 Jan 1974 |
| Last fight | Loss vs Jason Waller, 21 Mar 1992 |
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Titles and honours
- NABF light heavyweight champion (1977–1979)
- WBC light heavyweight champion (1979–1981)
- The Ring light heavyweight champion (1979–1981)
Background
American boxer known for his action-oriented style and ability to recover from punishment, earning the nickname 'Miracle Matthew'. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1998.
Fight history
58 professional fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Jason Waller | KO | 2 | 21 Mar 1992 | Colonial Theatre, Fredericksburg, Virginia, US | ||
| Loss | Andrew Maynard | TKO | 3 | 29 Oct 1991 | Convention Center, Washington, D.C., US | ||
| Loss | Mike Green | Decision (points) | 8 | 5 Oct 1991 | Woodbridge, Virginia, US | ||
| Win | Govoner Chavers | KO | 1 | 15 Aug 1991 | Plaza de Toros de Puerto Banus, Marbella, Spain | ||
| Loss | Anton Josipović | Decision (points) | 8 | 9 May 1991 | Novi Sad, Yugoslavia | ||
| Loss | Ed Mack | Decision (unanimous) | 8 | 26 Feb 1991 | National Guard Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | ||
| Loss | Markus Bott | TKO | 3 | 16 Feb 1990 | Sporthalle, Wandsbek, Germany | ||
| Draw | Kevin Wagstaff | Decision (points) | 8 | 24 Oct 1989 | Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall, Queensland, Australia | ||
| Loss | Frankie Swindell | TKO | 1 | 21 Oct 1988 | Quality Inn Hotel, Newark, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Lee Harris | TKO | 1 | 8 Apr 1988 | The Showplace Arena, Mechanicsville, Virginia, US | ||
| Win | Bobby Thomas | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 4 Dec 1987 | Millsap Community Center, Weirton, US | ||
| Win | James Coakley | KO | 3 | 26 Jun 1987 | Nassau, Bahamas | ||
| Loss | Pat Strachan | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 30 Jan 1987 | Nassau, Bahamas | ||
| Win | Tomas Polo Ruiz | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 16 Nov 1986 | Jean Pierre Sports Complex, Mucurapo, Trinidad and Tobago | ||
| Loss | Uriah Grant | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 21 Feb 1986 | Galt Ocean Mile Hotel, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US | ||
| Win | Chris Wells | TKO | 6 | 10 Jan 1986 | Diplomat Hotel, Hollywood, Florida, US | ||
| Loss | Willie Edwards | TKO | 11 | 11 Feb 1984 | Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan, US | For NABF light heavyweight title | |
| Win | Larry Davis | TKO | 10 | 9 Sep 1983 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Loss | Eric Winbush | TKO | 3 | 23 Mar 1983 | Claridge Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | ||
| Loss | Dwight Muhammad Qawi | TKO | 6 | 7 Aug 1982 | Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | For WBC and The Ring light heavyweight titles | |
| Win | Pete McIntyre | TKO | 2 | 17 Apr 1982 | Harrah's, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | ||
| Loss | Dwight Muhammad Qawi | TKO | 10 | 19 Dec 1981 | Playboy Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | Lost WBC and The Ring light heavyweight titles | |
| Win | Jerry Martin | TKO | 11 | 26 Sep 1981 | Golden Nugget Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | Retained WBC and The Ring light heavyweight titles | |
| Win | Murray Sutherland | KO | 9 | 25 Apr 1981 | Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | Retained WBC and The Ring light heavyweight titles | |
| Win | Vonzell Johnson | TKO | 11 | 28 Feb 1981 | Bally's Park Place, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | Retained WBC and The Ring light heavyweight titles | |
| Win | Lottie Mwale | KO | 4 | 28 Nov 1980 | Sports Arena, San Diego, California, US | Retained WBC and The Ring light heavyweight titles | |
| Win | Yaqui López | TKO | 14 | 13 Jul 1980 | Great Gorge Playboy Club, McAfee, New Jersey, US | Retained WBC and The Ring light heavyweight titles | |
| Win | Louis Pergaud | TKO | 5 | 11 May 1980 | Halifax Metro Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada | Retained WBC and The Ring light heavyweight titles | |
| Win | John Conteh | TKO | 4 | 29 Mar 1980 | Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | Retained WBC and The Ring light heavyweight titles | |
| Win | John Conteh | Decision (unanimous) | 15 | 18 Aug 1979 | Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | Retained WBC light heavyweight title | |
| Win | Marvin Johnson | TKO | 8 | 22 Apr 1979 | Market Square Arena, Indianapolis, Indiana, US | Won WBC light heavyweight title | |
| Win | Yaqui López | TKO | 11 | 24 Oct 1978 | Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | Retained NABF light heavyweight title | |
| Win | Fred Bright | TKO | 8 | 16 Aug 1978 | Branch Brook Ice Rink, Newark, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Dale Grant | TKO | 5 | 19 Jun 1978 | Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | ||
| Win | Richie Kates | TKO | 6 | 10 Feb 1978 | Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | Retained NABF light heavyweight title | |
| Win | Dave Lee Royster | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 1 Nov 1977 | Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | ||
| Win | Billy Douglas | TKO | 6 | 17 Sep 1977 | Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | NABF light heavyweight title | |
| Win | Marvin Johnson | TKO | 12 | 26 Jul 1977 | Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | Won NABF light heavyweight title | |
| Win | Ed Turner | KO | 6 | 23 Jun 1977 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | ||
| Win | Joe Maye | Decision (points) | 10 | 21 Apr 1977 | Fournier Hall, Wilmington, Delaware, US | ||
| Loss | Eddie Mustafa Muhammad | Decision (split) | 10 | 11 Mar 1977 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | ||
| Draw | Mate Parlov | Decision (points) | 10 | 3 Dec 1976 | Trieste, Italy | ||
| Loss | Marvin Camel | Decision (majority) | 10 | 23 Oct 1976 | Adams Field House, Missoula, Montana, US | ||
| Win | Bobby Walker | TKO | 4 | 15 Sep 1976 | Catholic Youth Center, Scranton, Pennsylvania, US | ||
| Win | Marvin Camel | Decision (split) | 10 | 17 Jul 1976 | Stockton, California, US | ||
| Win | Mate Parlov | Decision (points) | 8 | 21 May 1976 | Palasport di San Siro, Milan, Italy | ||
| Win | Harold Carter | Decision (points) | 10 | 13 Feb 1976 | Painters Mill Theatre, Owings Mills, Maryland, US | ||
| Draw | Wayne McGee | Decision (points) | 6 | 21 Oct 1975 | Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | ||
| Win | Roosevelt Brown | TKO | 4 | 24 Jul 1975 | Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | ||
| Win | Vandell Woods | KO | 6 | 25 Feb 1975 | The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | ||
| Loss | Wayne McGee | Decision (points) | 6 | 10 Dec 1974 | The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | ||
| Win | Joe Middleton | TKO | 2 | 22 Oct 1974 | Roller Rink, Alexandria, Virginia, US | ||
| Win | Lloyd Richardson | TKO | 4 | 10 Sep 1974 | Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | ||
| Win | Joe Jones | KO | 3 | 15 Jul 1974 | Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | ||
| Win | Joe Middleton | KO | 5 | 22 May 1974 | Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | ||
| Win | Roy Ingram | Decision (points) | 4 | 11 Mar 1974 | Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | ||
| Win | Mukeba Apolosa | Decision (points) | 4 | 25 Feb 1974 | Palais des Sports, Paris, France | ||
| Win | Billy Early | TKO | 2 | 14 Jan 1974 | Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | Pro debut |
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